Introducing our 95th episode of ON AIR: With Owen – our podcast series for honest conversations about starting and scaling your own business, hosted by our Founder & CEO, Owen Richards, and his new co-host, Neil Finnie.

Meet Your Hosts: Owen Richards and Neil Finnie

Owen Richards hails from Kent and began his sales career at Forrest Marketing Group in Sydney. After an 8-year stint, Owen returned to the UK and co-founded Air Marketing Group, growing it into a powerhouse offering specialist B2B sales and marketing solutions to businesses across the globe. Known for his relentless positivity and strategic foresight, Owen brings a wealth of experience and a knack for big ideas to the podcast.

Neil Finnie is your quintessential ‘wabi-sabi entrepreneur’ – flawed but beautiful in approach. With over 25 years of experience in nurturing businesses around his passions, from co-working spaces to professional development agencies, Neil’s unique perspective enriches our discussions, making each episode a treasure trove of insights.

What to Expect in this Week’s Episode

• Oasis vs. Blur: Which team were you on, and are you still chasing those Oasis tickets?
• Founders’ Insights: Discover why the early stages of launching a business are both the most challenging and thrilling times.
• Spotlight on Neil: After a month off, Neil is back, focusing on launching his new business, Career Habit Pro – a service designed to help build positive career habits seamlessly into your everyday routine.
• Career Habit Pro: From a 2-hour workshop to a year-long programme, find out how it supports those facing transitions like returning to work, a change in career, or redundancy. It’s the ultimate “rainy day plan.”
• Building a Brand: Why establishing trust is crucial for customer investment.
• Audience Expansion: How to break into new markets beyond your comfort zone.

Where and When to tune in

Catch new episodes every Wednesday:
Watch: On YouTube or via Air Marketing’s Knowledge Hub.
Listen: On Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Deezer, and more.

Join us as we dive deep into the dynamics of running a business in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or practical advice, our podcast is your gateway to becoming more adept in the business arena.

Warning: Contains swearing

Introducing our 94th episode of ON AIR: With Owen - our podcast series for honest conversations about starting and scaling your own business, hosted by our Founder & CEO, Owen Richards, and his new co-host, Neil Finnie.

Meet Your Hosts: Owen Richards and Neil Finnie

Owen Richards hails from Kent and began his sales career at Forrest Marketing Group in Sydney. After an 8-year stint, Owen returned to the UK and co-founded Air Marketing Group, growing it into a powerhouse offering specialist B2B sales and marketing solutions to businesses across the globe. Known for his relentless positivity and strategic foresight, Owen brings a wealth of experience and a knack for big ideas to the podcast.

Neil Finnie is your quintessential ‘wabi-sabi entrepreneur’ - flawed but beautiful in approach. With over 25 years of experience in nurturing businesses around his passions, from co-working spaces to professional development agencies, Neil’s unique perspective enriches our discussions, making each episode a treasure trove of insights.

What to Expect in this Week's Episode

• Can leaders be both successful and nice, or does niceness hinder progress?
• Is the drive to be liked compromising your leadership effectiveness?
• We discuss famous leaders who master the art of kindness without sacrificing authority.
• Why saying "no" might actually make you a more effective leader.
• Consistency and clear communication: The keys to being respected, even when delivering tough feedback.

Where and When to tune in

Catch new episodes every Wednesday:
Watch: On YouTube or via Air Marketing's Knowledge Hub.
Listen: On Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Deezer, and more.

Join us as we dive deep into the dynamics of running a business in today's fast-paced world. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical advice, our podcast is your gateway to becoming more adept in the business arena.

Warning: Contains swearing

Introducing our 93rd episode of ON AIR: With Owen – our podcast series for honest conversations about starting and scaling your own business, hosted by our Founder & CEO, Owen Richards, and his new co-host, Neil Finnie.

Meet Your Hosts: Owen Richards and Neil Finnie

Owen Richards hails from Kent and began his sales career at Forrest Marketing Group in Sydney. After an 8-year stint, Owen returned to the UK and co-founded Air Marketing Group, growing it into a powerhouse offering specialist B2B sales and marketing solutions to businesses across the globe. Known for his relentless positivity and strategic foresight, Owen brings a wealth of experience and a knack for big ideas to the podcast.

Neil Finnie is your quintessential ‘wabi-sabi entrepreneur’ – flawed but beautiful in approach. With over 25 years of experience in nurturing businesses around his passions, from co-working spaces to professional development agencies, Neil’s unique perspective enriches our discussions, making each episode a treasure trove of insights.

What to Expect in this Week’s Episode

• Taking Breaks as Business Owners: The challenges and complexities of truly disconnecting from work as a founder.
• Capacity and Leadership Challenges: How reduced capacity from key employee departures and holiday seasons can impact a founder’s ability to take time off.
• Founders’ Involvement: Examining whether founders feel the need to stay deeply involved in their business to maintain a sense of importance and team connection.
• The HiPPO Effect: How the highest-paid person’s opinion can dominate decision-making, regardless of its validity.
• Empowering Your Team: The dual benefits of taking time off—both for personal rejuvenation and to set an example, and also giving your team the opportunity to solve problems independently.

Where and When to tune in

Catch new episodes every Wednesday:
Watch: On YouTube or via Air Marketing’s Knowledge Hub.
Listen: On Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Deezer, and more.

Join us as we dive deep into the dynamics of running a business in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or practical advice, our podcast is your gateway to becoming more adept in the business arena.

Warning: Contains swearing